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Studio gearing up for next Dragon Age, confirms Dragon Age 2 expansion has been cancelled.

Update: Shortly after we reported on this yesterday, Mark Darrah, Executive Producer on Dragon Age, answered a lot of Q&A in the original forum thread as well as Twitter and revealed that the Dragon Age II expansion pack, which was in the works, has officially been cancelled. Below is a quote from Darrah on the original forum thread:

We will try to bring some closure to Hawke's story but likely not in a playable form. Originally we had planned to do an expansion pack but had to stop to focus on what we are working on now.

It's too bad this happened, but given how Dragon Age II is widely regarded as not to have lived up to expectations, it's not all that suprising. And by opening up discussion forums like this seems to be a step in the right direction so that Dragon Age 3 can help the series get back on track.

Original Story: BioWare wants your help. No, I'm not talking about your script for a revised ending to Mass Effect 3 (even though the studio would likely take a look at this point). I'm talking about Dragon Age 3. BioWare confirmed today that it is gearing up for its next Dragon Age installment, and it is actively seeking fan input on the direction the franchise should take.

After Dragon Age 2 played so differently from its predecessor it led many fans of the tactical RPG to label it Dragon Effect, you could say BioWare is on a bit of a streak. The question now is, how will BioWare respond with D3? Posting on the BioWare forums, Executive Producer Mark Darrah said it's a question fans can help to answer.

...We're moving the entire team's focus to the next phase of Dragon Age's future. You've most certainly heard the rumors floating around, and unfortunately I can't really comment on them. However, what I can say is that we've been thinking a lot about Dragon Age -- what it means, and where it could go. This past year, we've spent a lot of time both going back to the BioWare vault of games and re-examining them, and looking at some new possibilities that today's industry allows.

With that, the next thing for the Dragon Age team members and I to do is hear from you, and not just on the forums, or Facebook, or Twitter. We'll be attending a number of conventions and gatherings, including PAX East in April. The most valuable thing we can get out of those meetings is to hear from you on those same topics -- what does Dragon Age mean to you, and where would you like to see it go? We're excited to hear what you have to say!

What say we get the conversation started right here in the comments section? What would you like to see in Dragon Age 3?